HVAC blower fan upgrade

Woo hoo! Blower motor showed up today. Was ordered back on 8/10/24 from Serra Toyota. There is a metal clip on one of the blades that aligns with a mark on the inner base. Is there a point to having the clip on there or can it be removed? Wondering if that has something to do with balancing it?

edit: after a quick google search seems like it is there for balancing. I’ll leave it alone and install it as-is.

 

Balance weight, definitely leave it.

 

This and TB Coolant bypass are on my short list before next summer...

 

I ordered on 8/17, and on the 22nd, they said late next week. Now it's five more days. Luckily, I don't need it.

 

No, the veh in the video isn't a toy but the principles are all the same.

https://youtu.be/4XoCShDJPMk?si=3Yd7T9UnQm-z6Jb2

He refers to a cleaning agent as "ol 99". He's talking about straight isopropyl alcohol.

I'm wondering if removal of the tundra squirrel cage and replacing it onto the new LC fan motor wouldn't allow for a few more CFMs? Is it pressed on and aint never coming off or is it secured with a clip?

Anyway checking McGeorge/Ourisman wasn't awful but I'm not seeing it at the prices you boys are



$140 for the LC and $127 for the tundra

 

The sale is over. Hence, the higher prices.

 

I thought it would entail tearing apart the dash....i may go ahead and order one.

Whoever finds the best deal gets an atomic high-five!

 

Ordered through World Toyota on 8/21. Never heard anything. Mentioned it in another thread, and @Tripleconpanna gave me an email address for the guy who does all their online orders.

Sent him an email, and he said he’s sorry it was listed as in-stock but they had to order it and don’t know when it will be in. He said I must’ve ordered when there was 1 in stock but it sold and wasn’t yet processed before I ordered.

I’m not in a hurry, but man I hate it when I order something “in stock” and it’s not at all.

 

Seems to be a common thing these days. I'm waiting on an airflow accelerator myself.

 

Did you get a noticeable increase in airflow from the rear AC?

 

Good info. Ordering now.

 

I ordered from https://autoparts.fredandersontoyota.com/
Got the 87103-60560 that @RainMan_PNW @AZTundra got

What cabin air filter is everyone using? I currently have a Bosch HEPA, but i have a feeling that may be hindering airflow.

 

I’m currently running an OEM filter, but good call. I’m also curious to hear if a different filter would change the airflow at all.

At the dealership right now getting my oil changed and plan to install the new blower motor later today when I get back home.

 

Keep us posted!

Be a good time to give it fresh filter.

 

Google research states K&N cabin filter allows more airflow, but who really knows. Oreilly’s shows it in stock for $44.99 model number

$34 VF2000 K&N Cabin Air Filter for Select 2000-2019 Toyota, Subaru, Land Rover, Jaguar, Lexus, Scion - Washable, High Airflow

VF2000. I’ll swing by and grab one to try out with the new blower.

 

Can you do a before and after check on your rear AC vents? I'm hoping to get more airflow to the rear vents in my DC.

 

Sure, I’ll swap in the blower first and then check airflow with OEM cabin filter then swap to the K&N and see if there is a difference. It won’t be scientific, but I’ll try to see if it feels any different.

 

Blower motor upgrade is complete. As others mentioned, I also noticed the more gradual increase/decrease in speed when adjusting the fan speed. Plug and play install that took maybe 15 minutes total including gathering tools and cleanup. 1/4 inch ratchet with 8mm socket made quick work of it. Either something was wrong with my old blower (besides the loud bearings) or this new one is just that much better, but I can definitely feel more air coming through the vents no doubt. After the install I swapped the OEM cabin filter with the K&N model

$34 VF2000 K&N Cabin Air Filter for Select 2000-2019 Toyota, Subaru, Land Rover, Jaguar, Lexus, Scion - Washable, High Airflow

VF2000. To be honest, I didn’t really notice a difference in airflow from changing the filter to the K&N. If there is a difference more or less flow it was negligible either way. Overall very happy with the blower swap and it leads me to believe my old one wasn’t truly blowing as it should, maybe an issue with the resistor? Who knows.

 

Is this worth doing for the lowly poverty SR5 manual climate control? Mines not loud, cools/heats just fine, and goes through the fan speeds nice and gradual...

 

I'll let you know. I'd imagine that probably puttin a new cabin filter in will give you more of an increase in airflow than the blower motor.

I'm hoping i get a little more airflow in the mid levels. I also had a rat get into the cabin filter and i cleaned it out well, but didn't pull the fan....be interesting to see if there's any rememants.

 

I have the k&n and the blower upgrade. I think it produces more air flow. But have absolutely no measurable proof for my claims

 

Yes, back seems to get better flow now. Wouldn't say it will blow your hair back, but it seems to have better volume.

 

Sweet....it should help my double cab then.

 

Just ordered mine.

 

From Serra Toyota? I'm wondering if they are still backordered.

 

Sparks

 

Serra keeps saying 4-5 days, today it was in transit, 9/14 eta.

 

Ordered. Let's see who gets it first lol.

 

Just ordered a 87103-60481 from https://autoparts.fredandersontoyota.com/



My fan has started to peter out. Happy to have found this thread.

 

Miracle! Serra shipped!!!